The Jicarilla Apache Nation Indian Reservation is in north central New Mexico. The Jicarilla Apache Nation use their water rights for community drinking water supply, cultural practices, and economic development activities. The Jicarilla Apache Nation Water Sharing Agreement is a partnership between the Jicarilla Apache Nation, The Nature Conservancy, and the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission that will allow the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission to lease up to 20,000 acre-feet of water per year from the Jicarilla Apache Nation’s water right in the Navajo Reservoir. The leased water will be used in New Mexico’s Strategic Water Reserve to increase instream flows in the San Juan River. In return, the lease amount will support the tribe’s general budget, which can be used for education and healthcare.